Almost a third of the territory of Ukraine is mined: about 174 thousand square meters. km under threat

Ukraine has faced serious challenges, as almost a third of its territory, which is approximately 174,000 square kilometers, is threatened by mine hazards. Restoring security in these areas is an important task that requires immediate action.

According to Oleh Bondary, head of the crisis response department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, there is a significant mine threat in the country.

A priority task for the country is the inspection and demining of key infrastructure facilities and residential premises in regions that have already been liberated from occupation.

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the State Emergency Service has received 19 machines for mechanized demining from international partners. However, according to the service’s estimates, 41 more such machines are needed to effectively carry out tasks.

The State Emergency Service also actively uses modern technologies in its work, including robotic complexes, mine-detecting dogs and unmanned aerial vehicles.

During the restoration of safe living conditions in the liberated areas, the State Emergency Service focuses on important infrastructure facilities and residential areas. As part of these efforts, a significant number of sites have already been demined, including:

13,500 residential buildings and infrastructure facilities

7,549 km of power transmission

528 km of gas pipelines

3,700 km of roads

602 km of railways

5,200 hectares of water bodies

116,116 hectares of agricultural land.